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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What author does Rachel talk about when she is doing a cooking demonstration?

2. What name does Rachel say she would like to have when she plays the game "What Do You Wish You Were Named"?

3. What did Rachel get from the owner of Chez Helene?

4. What newspaper did Rachel work at when she was a journalist?

5. What does Juanita say about Thelma?

Short Essay Questions

1. What marital fantasy does Rachel have in the airport on the way home to Washington?

2. Why does Betty want to give a dance for Thelma?

3. In what way does Rachel seem to be hoping that her marriage will return to normal after Nathaniel is born?

4. How did Rachel react to seeing an article about herself and the robbery in the Daily News?

5. What is the relationship like between the Feldmans and the Siegels?

6. Describe Richard's proposal to Rachel.

7. Why is Rachel so upset about the new blazer Mark bought?

8. What are the policeman doing in Rachel's Washington house when she returns from the cooking demonstration in New York?

9. Why does Rachel agree to return to Washington with Mark?

10. What is Jonathan doing outside his house when Rachel arrives?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose two secondary characters and explain their importance to the story. How do they influence Rachel? In what way do they help the plot advance? Provide specific textual examples to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Why does Rachel remain silent after she is released from the hospital? How does this silence make her feel? When she finally breaks her silence at Betty's house, what extreme action does she take? Why?

Essay Topic 3

As a therapist, how does Vera seem to help Rachel? How does act as a positive role model for Rachel? In what way does Vera offer comfort and support after Nathaniel is born?

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